The effect of nano-bio fusion gingival gel versus palatal stent on the palatal wound healing after harvesting free gingival graft: a randomized controlled clinical trial
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Sara Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelrehim, Weam Elbattawy, Omar Ahmed Mahmoud Ashour
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to compare two different approaches for palatal wound healing following free gingival graft (FGG) harvesting: one involving Nano Bio-Fusion (NBF) gingival …
Feeding ecology and activity patterns of Hippopotamus amphibious in the Dhidhessa Wildlife Sanctuary, Southwestern Ethiopia
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Girma Gizachew Tefera, Tadesse Habtamu Tessema, Tibebu Alemu Bekere
Understanding the dietary composition and activity patterns of hippopotamuses (Hippopotamus amphibious) is critical for assessing their ecological role within their habitat. This study investigated the …
Modeling the effects of treatment adherence challenges on the transmission dynamics of hepatitis C virus
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Tinashe Victor Mupedza, Laurette Mhlanga, Dennis Mamutse
Infectious disease modeling is crucial for predicting disease progression over time and helps guide decision makers in public health policy. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevalence …
Development and validation of an adolescent health literacy scale in Ethiopia: A mixed methods approach
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Adamu Amanu A, Ameyu Godesso, Zewdie Birhanu
BACKGROUND: Adolescent health literacy (HL) is a significant public health concern, especially in developing countries with predominantly young populations like Ethiopia, as it impacts both …
Barriers to access to care in the implementation of telemedicine in public hospitals in Southern Ethiopia: A phenomenological qualitative study
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Getachew Nigussie Bolado, Bizuayehu Atinafu Ataro, Christian Kebede Gadabo
BACKGROUND: Technological advancement has had a beneficial impact on enhancing healthcare globally. The adoption of telemedicine is a crucial component of digital health, but various …
PEGylated liposomal metformin overcomes pharmacokinetic barriers to trigger potent mitochondrial disruption and cell cycle arrest in hepatocellular carcinoma
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Zeinab A. Elzanaty, Medhat W. Shafaa, Sarra El-Abed
This study presents a comprehensive experimental and computational evaluation of PEGylated liposomal metformin as a nanocarrier-based therapeutic strategy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Liposomal formulations were …
Assessment of hybrid nanocomposite AFOs for pediatric cerebral palsy: mechanical, spectroscopic, and finite element analysis
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Noorhan Abdelgawad, Marwa M. A. Hadhoud, Mohamed T. El-Wakad
Abstract Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects motor function and causes gait abnormalities in children. Ankle–Foot Orthoses (AFOs) are external aiding devices …
Long-term trends in obesity and overweight in women in Ghana from 2003–2023
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Laura Ann Gray, Joseph Prince Mensah, Magdalena Opazo Breton
BACKGROUND: In Ghana, overweight and obesity prevalence among women (20-49 years) reached 50% in 2022, increasing from 40% in 2014. This study aims to understand …
Classification prediction of load losses in power stations using machine learning multilayer stack ensemble
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Bathandekile M. Boshoma, Solomon Oluwole Akinola, Peter Olukanmi
Load losses negatively impact the reliability of power stations, leading to plant failures. To support the decision-making of improving plant reliability, we experimented with six …
Phytochemical profiling and network pharmacology-based prediction of Pelargonium graveolens essential oil in the context of Guillain-Barré syndrome
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Abdullah Haikal, Abdelrahman Hamdi, Aya M. Almatary
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune disorder with limited treatment options. This study investigates the chemical composition of Pelargonium graveolens essential oil and explores …
Using best-worst scaling experiment to understand factors influencing self-medication practices with antimicrobial drugs: A survey of students studying health programs at a tertiary institution in Ghana
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Eric Nana Yaw Nyarko, Enoch Sakyi-Yeboah, Issah Seidu
Antimicrobial drugs have saved millions of lives, but their widespread use to treat infections has significantly contributed to healthcare challenges, particularly antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which …
Assessment of the personnel-efficacy of Moroccan teachers and future teachers in the practice of gender-responsive pedagogy: case study of the Casablanca-Settat region
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Essedaoui Aafaf, Belaaouja Sabah, Bouanis Marya
Gender equality in education is crucial for sustainable development and the realization of fundamental human rights. Gender-responsive pedagogy seeks to promote equal opportunities for all …
Switchable linear to circular polarization conversion in reflection and transmission modes based on vanadium-dioxide
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Eman M. Eldesouki, Ahmed Elsayed Abouelez
Abstract A design of a switchable dual-mode linear-to-circular polarization converter (LTC-PC) in the terahertz (THz) band is reported based on vanadium dioxide (VO 2 ). …
Family involvement along the care continuum for small and sick newborns – attitudes and skills of healthcare providers in Ghana
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Christina Schuler, Faith Agbozo, Emmanuel Bansah
BACKGROUND: The high social and emotional burden on families with small or sick newborns necessitates family-focused care. Positive attitudes towards family involvement and skilled healthcare …
Irrigation water quality shapes soil microbiomes: a 16 S rRNA-based biogeographic study in arid ecosystems
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mennatallah sayed abdelkader, Salah Abdalla, Ali Abdellah Abdelrahman
Abstract Soil microbiome plays a crucial role in ecosystem; however, the responses of the soil microbiome to nonconventional irrigation water sources remain poorly understood. This …
Facile preparation of the new organic ligands, schiff bases and metal complexes in well
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Mervette El Batouti, E.H. El‐Mossalamy, Jihad M. Abd-Almajeed Aldesouky
Abstract For mitigating the wide spread antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This study aims: Simple synthesis of new series of coordination metal complexes: Cu(II), Co(II), Sm(III), Gd(III) and …
Prevalence and factors associated with puerperal sepsis among postnatal women at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Western Uganda
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Brenda Nabawanuka, Moses Asiimwe, Pauline Irumba
BACKGROUND: Puerperal sepsis remains one of the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity in Uganda. AIM: This study assessed the prevalence and factors associated …
Mass drug administration for trachoma elimination in a pastoral conflict area in Baringo County, Kenya: A study on barriers to coverage and compliance
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Bridget W. Kimani, Tabitha Kanyui, Paul M. Gichuki
Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease (NTD), is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. It is caused by repeated ocular infections with the bacteria Chlamydia …
Multi-target approach of Egyptian leek extract in ameliorating depressive-like behavior in rats exposed to chronic unpredictable mild stress
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Mai M. S. Mahmoud, Amina E. Essawy, Ahmed Abdelmagied Soffar
Introduction: Depression is a widespread and debilitating disorder with a complex etiology involving oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and apoptosis. Given the limitations of current treatments, there …
Nanoparticles boost pomegranate growth and defense, suppressing root-knot nematodes
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Dalia A. Abdel-Wahab, Aida M. El-Zawahry, A. Hamada
Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are a major threat to pomegranate cultivation. Nanoparticles (NPs) present a possible substitute nematicide that lessens dependency on potentially dangerous chemical …